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Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon's scorching start has the hockey world asking the same question
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Nailed it from the opening puck drop. Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon is off to a scorching start this season, already framing a serious case for the Hart Memorial Trophy and possibly the Art Ross Trophy. He's firing on all cylinders as the Avs lead the league.
Through 23 games MacKinnon has piled up 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists), the strongest start of his 13-year NHL career. He now leads the league in goals, points and sits second in assists.
MacKinnon making heavy MVP noise early this season.
Dan Rosen from NHL.com writes that that production carries real weight because Colorado is 17-1-5. Their record shows MacKinnon isn't just padding stats, he's fuelling team success.
That kind of two-way impact earns serious MVP consideration.
Some of Colorado's recent hardest seasons saw MacKinnon keep them afloat through injuries and lineup changes. Fans see grit and elite skill; writers see top-tier numbers. At this pace he could outshine last year's 116-point campaign.
It helps that oddsmakers and pundits are on board too. Current betting odds list him as the front-runner for Hart, ahead of other big names.
There's growing sense this might be the year he wins both Hart and Art Ross, if Colorado holds embrace title-contender form.
The rest of the league can only watch if he keeps this up. MacKinnon's pace and impact make every game a headline.
If MacKinnon maintains this pace, the Avalanche aren't just winning games, they're making a statement. Every shift showcases his blend of skill, resilience, and star power, and the league can't help but take notice. This season, MacKinnon isn't just playing; he's defining it.
| POLL | ||
NOVEMBRE 30 | 35 ANSWERS Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon's scorching start has the hockey world asking the same question Do you think Nathan MacKinnon wins the Hart Trophy this season? | ||
| Yes | 32 | 91.4 % |
| No | 3 | 8.6 % |
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